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9/10
A brilliant second season (even if not a patch on the first)
Peter_Young21 September 2022
Okay, I didn't expect the second season to match the first, just as I don't expect any second season of any great show (or any sequel of any great film, for that matter) to repeat the magic of its predecessor. Delhi Crime, the first season, was one of the best shows I've seen, both in intention, writing, acting, and the overall quality. Above all, the show really did have magic; the combination of characters and story made it a one-of-a-kind experience. Does this season live up to the quality of the first? Probably not much, but in and of itself, it is nothing short of brilliant.

Indeed, the second season of Delhi Crime, which tackles a different story and addresses other important themes, such as the power structure in Indian society, denial of the rights of the underprivileged, is fantastic. The show boasts of the same, respectable production values - with phenomenal photography, great dialogue, and it moves at a steady pace. One of the big advantages of second seasons is the fact that you do not have to provide the background of the characters - the basics have already been provided and so everything in the story is straight to the point.

Shefali Shah, this phenomenal performing artiste, is a treasure to behold. She is absolutely marvelous in every frame. This season, in many ways, is a gift just because it provides audiences an extension of her portrayal in the previous season. She is fierce and imperious and strong in ways one could only admire. Rajesh Tailang, Rasika Dugal, Akash Dahiya, all of whom were excellent in the previous show, are just as great this time as well. The acting in general is phenomenal by one and all, and the new turn of the talented Tillotama Shome is excellent. Brilliant show, overall.
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8/10
Not as exciting and thrilling as season 1 but still a solid watch!
vikash_roshan28 August 2022
Alright then, season 1 was exquisite. It had everything a crime series must have that is required to call it a good show. Most of all, it was based off on one of the most horrific crimes in Indian history. The Nirbaya case will always be stuck somewhere in my mind. And all the actors, especially the bad ones, were perfect cast. You really hated them and I found myself cursing at my television a few times. Anger had me good.

Season 2 had me captivated especially the brutality of the murders. The actors all did a good job but once again Shefali Shah was exceptional. Her outbursts were fine acted and believable. No season can top season 1 but this is a nice follow up. Nice job and please Netflix, give us a Season 3 . In a place like Delhi there are, unfortunately, always horrific stories to tell.
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9/10
A great sequel of a gritty series!!
manishrvce30 August 2022
Delhi Crime 2 on Netflix was one of the most awaited sequels of OTT. The reason was that the first season of Delhi Crime got international acclaim and huge popularity in India as well. The second season takes the characters of the first season on a new crime saga in the capital city of Delhi. This time the crime is linked with the gory Kachcha Banian gang who created havoc in Delhi and parts of U. P. in the 1990s! The makers take the familiar tone of Delhi Crime and set it in another spine-chilling crime. The toil, the inner turmoil, the hard work and the "domestic issues" of the DCP Vartika and her team are very well exploited in season 2 as well. The gory murders, the hardened criminals and their nefarious planning are scary. The familiarity of the scenario and the well-known localities where crime is committed in Delhi, send shivers down the spine. The entire team deserves kudos for matching the magic of season 1. On the acting from Shefali again throws an ace and is ably supported by the entire team(literally). Though personally, I felt the climax was rather hurried and underwhelming compared to season 1, yet season 2 has enough punch to make for a gritty viewing!!!
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10/10
Worthy Successor of Season 1! Don't listen to Critics! Watch it then decide
sunilchand-646905 September 2022
Many comparing Delhi crime season 2 with season 1 but it's ok .Let me tell you ,this is the brilliant Web series comes in 2022, You will feel goosebumps in many scene and story telling and screenplay is top notch. Consisting of 5 epsiode you wants more when it nearing end. One, thing I like about this show is that casting has been superb and so is writing .Kudos to director Tanuj Chopra for presenting it so beautifuly. I hope they bring more stories to the table into the coming season. Shaifali Shah has been immense so is the other cast..Villian in this series is the suprise package .you will love that character.
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10/10
GRIPPING THRILLING
tanmaythaker5 September 2022
All the cast act daam one . All the very best that you can take too delhi crime 100 one day . Love to see you guys . Music was daam one . Background score was so better that it raise heart beat some time. Didn't watch 1 st part but now after seeing this will definitely watch delhi 1 as i read the review which are driving me to see asap .I have wrote what i have fel . Shefali done extremely good job and we feel that she is the DCP and other all characters are at their peak . Dialogue was immense.............................,......................................................Coming to the performances, it is Shefali Shah who will make you believe in the tough investigation carried out by the Delhi Police. Inspired by real-life IPS officer, Chhaya Sharma (former DCP South District, Delhi Police), Shefali Shah lives and breathes the character of Vartika Chaturvedi. Shefali is complimented by Rajesh Tailang (Mirzapur fame), her long-time co-worker, who stands tall with her at each and every moment. The actors playing the role police officers on field were equally marvelous.
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10/10
No answers in the eyes of killers !!
merani_ali9 September 2022
Beautifully narrated.

The series was unique and there was no need to compare it with season 1 since its all about different crimes that happens within the city.

The Tension between the Family life and work life of a police !

Sleepless night !

The pressure created by the society and hierarchy on the police..

There is so much to tell that this series explains within a short span of time.

2 womens facing each other with an entirely different motive, one representing evil while other representing the moral class.

Overall a good watch and nice message delivered if only one watched it carefully.

The dialogue that captured my hearth was a mother daughter talk where her daughter days :

Mom ! I know you and that you would pick a right side, NO MATTER EVEN IF U R ALONE !!
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6/10
Not a patch on series 1
shylalee30 August 2022
The production values were pretty good but the script was poor, especially the dialogue between Vartika and her daughter and her conveying things about certain tribes to the media. I don't think the viewer needs things spelling out to them. Also unnecessarily 'Hollywoodised' in the script and the treatment of the series. It would've worked perfectly well within Indian standards due to its high production values. Very well shot and I think the intro is amazing. Disappointed with this series as the previous one left a lasting impact on me. It was by far one of the best series I've ever seen. It's still worth a watch though.
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4/10
Bad successor
amitpadhan-8191127 August 2022
No suspense no thriller...no story..it's better to watch a CID show thn this...part one was awesome..this one not upto the mark..bad successor of Delhi crime one...u can watch it bt do not expect much...from starting to end u will wait for suspense bt everything will reveal without any suspense..story should be better....acting was good..no justification of that lady ips character other thn her family drama..first 3 episode was about something different story..bad one.....now a days so many series coming with much suspense better storyline...but this was not really upto mark...acting wise good bt weak story is making everything boring...lastly it will make ur 3.40 hr waste like feeling.
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5/10
Annoying and irritating- shefali Shah
astrologyandyou26 August 2022
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What the hell is wrong with the director?? Such a good serial but every time shefali shah spoke English ONLY while the conversation was in Hindi it was too too too annoying and irritating Blame goes to the poor direction alone She had to just follow his direction I guess!!
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3/10
Poorly made sequel - not for Indian audience
ashutoshpandey-9030120 October 2022
First question - who is the target audience for this season 2 - India or US? With the characters esp Shefali shah conversing in English for more than 75% of the show, and usage of American English slangs makes it appear less credible. Who in Delhi or India uses the term ,'cop station' for example.

Season 1 was authentic, season 2 is farcical from the word go. Weak storyline, unnecessary wokism by Shefali character, stupid sequences like Delhi police raiding houses in Ghaziabad without involving UP police. And weak characterization of Neeti Singh, and making her husband who is an Army man, a bad person makes it one of ekta Kapoor saas bahu serials. Overall a very very disappointing season. Even 5 episodes seem drag esp the last 2 episodes.

They should have stuck to season 1 only and not spoil the experience with another season.
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4/10
Far below expectation, very disappointing
anirudhagedam9 November 2022
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Very thin plot, I mean such a good adaptation and what you r doing with it. Such a weak story.

Direction was par below avg. I mean the scene where police r arresting the culprit guddu, police is saying "chalo police thane." Is he your guest? And he shoots one police officer. I mean No hands up or put your hand behind. This was okay you did not have any evidence. This scene happed with a solid evidence.

Again the scene where they arrested the female murderer. DCP says, "she (Lata) does not know we r coming." And yet you come to her door with all vehicles with light on, I mean to the front door.

Case gets solved when they find a common connection between victims. Police's duty is to first check any connection before hand in serial killing, Not after you arrest all the dnt tribes and then deducing no connection so whatsoever between these crimes. And Where we see this in episode 4.

The last scene where the commissioner calls DCP to congratulate her of such brilliant work and what he says I saw it news how you accomplished this mission.are you kidding with me? I mean it was dcp's duty to first hand tell her senior, Not when he sees it on news.

The action scene when they are to search the house. Every police officer seems so lazy. I mean you r arresting not going on tour.

The where scene where two suspects run from the hospital. Are you kidding with me? You have two constables for two, no hand cuffs or ropes to bind (this we do in India). Even when your officer is on phone, can't your constables handle the suspects?

DCP chaturvedi character: I think Shefali Shah did bit over to be in character. The way she roles her eyes it bit exaggerating. Every serious situation why to make pout.

Neeti Singh's character: does she even look like an IPS officer? So weak in her character. I mean it was ok in Season 1 for the character to be weak when she was learning but after handling such a bizarre case, she should have come out strong. It's like in the whole case she doesn't have any opinion, even in her house. I mean it was ok in Season 1 for the character to be weak when she was learning but after handling such a bizarre case, she should have come out strong.

Good things: Portrayal of the other characters is good. Music also.

Everything else is so routine, mechanical and worst. I mean you can just watch crime petrol episode and sleep.
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2/10
Absolute Garbage
bollywood-india8 September 2022
Season 1 was awesome. Season 2 started so well, then it seems their budget was cut and they were told to wrap it in 5 episodes.

Last 2 episodes were really bad. There is no plot in this series, no suspense, no emotions.

Side stories and house discords are just added to prolong the timeline, otherwise this season could have ended in 2 episodes.

Everyone has been given useless dialogues and screentime to show they are part of the show. But there was nothing in the story to deserve a second season.

The only saving grace is Shefali Chaya who turns up another stellar performance. But what can she do when there is no story at all.
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5/10
Shallow, soulless and a waste of time.
Iamxay15 September 2022
This review is purely targeted at the second season. The first season is a 10/10 and must watch.

It would have been better if they had taken up another real case from another state or city and made it. The main problem of this second season is that it has no soul. We do not connect with the problem, we do not connect with the characters, their personal problems become totally irrelevant. The crime itself is fictitious and lacks any emotion.

In short, this 5 episode season can be condensed into one episode, the dark cinematography does not have any impact. It's like a glorified crime patrol. Skip it and save your time.
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